The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-02
AMUSEME NTS.

GRAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MIGHTY DOLLAR"
Considering the extreme inclemency of the
weather, the reception accorded Mr.. and Mrs.
w. J. Florence last night could not have been
otherwise than unexpectedly fatterine, for an
audience that all but completely filed the lower
part of the house braved the most dsagreeable
and fcrbidding night of the winter to see them.
Nor were any disappointed, for the excel!ency
of the entertainment was such as to amply re-
pay extraordinary exertion to see it. Mr.
Florence's characterization of the Hon. Bard
we'll Slote member of Congress from the Ko-
hosh deestrict, 10 one of the distinguished crea-
tons of the American stage, and what the late
E. A. Sothern was as Lord Dundreary, John T.
Raymond as Mulberry Sellers, or John E.
Owens as Scion Single, Mr.. Florence
most SUPERIOR a sos in .nx ed be-
has stamped an individuality on Bardwell Slote
that entities him to rank among those who have
earned distinction and place by original crea-
tons. While there Is but little to the play
itself, it is PROFESSIONALLY true that no other
comedian could have essayed the principal role
with any thing like the success of Mr.. Florence.
Not to have seen him in the part is to have
missed an opportunity to see a character that
will long be remembered as one OF the characters
Of the period. If the playwright had in mind
the construction OF two parts exactly suited to
the capabilities of these favorites the efforts of
Mr.. Wolff were signslly successful, for the char
acter of Mrs. General Gilhory, as portrayed by
Mrs Florence, is scarcely less unique and strik-
ing than that of the hoop-pole Con
gresham, and to her, i'll equal measure
with Mr. Florence, is due the phenomenal sue
cess with which the mighty Dollar" has met
AS the parvenu widow who "has been so long
abroad" she at least divides the honors with her
husband OF the supporting company, be il
said that it is good, and fully capable of dis
charging all requirements to the satisfaction OF
the audience Tonight there will be change
of bill, and "Oor Governor; or, His Little
Ratchet" will be presented. The piece is new
to Indianapoli and is said to be equally a
bright and enjoyable as ''The Mighty Dollar,
which is as high Endorsement as could be vel
accorded. To-niehts performance closes the er
gagement.
The Casino is crowded at every performance
and seems to be filing want in the amusemen
| line.
| the Grand, as is usual on Wednesdays, MIR. ant
! Mrs. Florence making their last appearance to
| night, in "Our Governor. or His Little Ratchet.
| Immense audiences are being attracted to IN
| Museum. Miss Church and her company "
appear in unknown" again this afternoon an
1 evening" and during the remainder of the wee
| '"rhe River Pirates" highly sensational play
| will be given.
A notable dramatic engagement will be il
! augurated at English's tomorrow night, by tn
joint appearance of Miss Geneveve Ward, a
actress of wonderful powers, and Mr.. w. h
Vernon, and English actor of fine reputation
/ Tomorrow and Saturday evenings, and Satul
day matinee. Forget Me-Not,n will be giver
and those who have seen Miss Wards remark
able impersonation of Stcphane, will remembe
1t, as one Of the few really great characteriz,
tons Of the present stage. The title of the pla,